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Soma Union

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88%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics, grinding
93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

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Soma Union is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by torch60 and was released on November 1, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Set 100 years after the true ending of Soma Spirits, Soma Union is a galaxy-spanning RPG that returns to the world of Soma! ...or so it would, if Soma had not been destroyed in a great calamity. As you roam through the cosmos to find the missing fragments of your home world, you'll meet a colorful cast of characters and make important choices that may not be as clear as they seem.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
story14 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Deep and engaging story with strong characters and charming dialogue, often compared favorably to classic RPGs like Earthbound.
  • Unique and strategic turn-based combat system with role-switching mechanics and varied boss fights providing satisfying gameplay.
  • Beautiful pixel art, distinctive visual style, and a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere.
  • Gameplay difficulty balance issues in hard mode where enemies become overly tanky, and some late-game power scaling problems.
  • Repetitive random encounters and music can lead to monotony and less engagement in some segments of the game.
  • Limited control customization with no mouse support and poor fullscreen or high-resolution display options due to the RPG Maker engine.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Soma Union is widely praised for its strong narrative, meaningful player choices, and well-developed characters, building effectively on the lore of its predecessor, Soma Spirits. While some find the main villain underdeveloped and certain themes somewhat familiar, the plot’s evolving pace, memorable twists, and emotional depth make it a standout among story-driven RPGs. Overall, it offers a thoughtful, charming, and enjoyable experience, especially for those familiar with the series.

    • “Genuinely the best story-driven RPG game I've ever played so far.”
    • “Soma Union tells a thoughtful, witty, and personal story that is thoroughly enjoyable with charming, unique assets and a banging soundtrack by Agentape.”
    • “This is an excellent follow-up to Soma Spirits: Rebalance and does so much to not only continue the lore established in the first game but expands on the lore and provides new details to players who thought they knew the true story of Soma.”
    • “There is some replayability, but the game fails to give you enough character/story variability to justify a replay.”
    • “The storyline is a charming little story; it doesn't really tread on that much new ground, and the recurring false dichotomy between 'destiny' and 'freedom' kinda bugged me. The twists were fun, even if most of them weren't that original.”
    • “Which is too bad because the characters, story, and boss fights were alright.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique, intricate mechanics, balanced and engaging combat, and charming exploration with varied puzzles. While some find the challenges unbalanced at times—especially in later stages—the dynamic boss battles and well-designed leveling system keep the experience fresh and satisfying. Overall, it combines nostalgic simplicity with innovative RPG elements that appeal to both casual and seasoned players.

    • “The unique game mechanics and well-tuned leveling system eliminate the usual RPG grinding and make battling fun and fair. Boss battles get tough with new gimmicks for each, delivering a fresh experience.”
    • “Gameplay (exploration): The exploration is charming and fun; every area has its own unique exploration and puzzle mechanics to break things up, all of which are enjoyable!”
    • “The bosses of Soma Union are all fantastic fights, featuring cool mechanics, several of which are unique and unseen in other RPGs.”
    • “The puzzles are simple enough that an adult will find no challenge in them, but their mechanics won't hold the attention of a child.”
    • “I loved the game in all its simplicity and its nostalgic feel, I dug its mechanics and I took advantage of them, but often times I found myself just going through the motions and unchallenged at all.”
    • “Gameplay (combat): a cut above normal JRPG combat, although towards the end of the game it does run into some issues with HP/MP values for both the party and the enemies getting a bit too high.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable, fitting well with the atmosphere, and featuring a standout soundtrack by agentape. While not AAA quality, it significantly enhances the overall experience and complements the charming visuals and unique gameplay. Some users note repetition in music during battles, which can detract from the experience.

    • “Soma Union tells a thoughtful, witty, and personal story that is thoroughly enjoyable with charming, unique assets and a banging soundtrack by Agentape.”
    • “If you want to play a game with a unique gameplay style that also has a gripping story, endearing characters, great pixel visuals, and a banger soundtrack, look no farther than Soma Union.”
    • “It also has a killer soundtrack.”
    • “I'm usually fine grinding random encounters, but the atmosphere of the same song repeating over and over and unremarkable enemies finally put me off from continuing.”
    • “Music: it's not AAA game quality music, but it's nice, and it fits the game well.”
    • “Music: it's not AAA game quality music, but it's nice, and it fits the game well.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature charming, old-school pixel art with clever designs and a distinct art style that suits a younger audience. While visually appealing and unique, the RPG Maker engine limits fullscreen quality, lacks full HD support, and offers no graphics customization, which may disappoint modern PC gamers.

    • “Clever gimmick, clever enemy designs, fun visuals, cool spell designs, the pixel art is a charming kind of flawed few have achieved, it's amazing.”
    • “If you want to play a game with a unique gameplay style that also has a gripping story, endearing characters, great pixel visuals and a banger soundtrack, look no farther than Soma Union.”
    • “Charming visuals, fun music, solid story and characters, and a slightly unique combat system.”
    • “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
    • “The graphics are old school and they work, but the art style makes you feel this game has a very young target audience, one which could maybe pick up the undertones of the narrative but not at a high level of awareness.”
    • “The graphics are old school and they work, but the art style makes you feel this game has a very young target audience, one which could maybe pick up the undertones of the narrative but not at a high level of awareness.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is minimal to unnecessary, with a well-balanced leveling system and linear progression ensuring players have the required skills, equipment, and experience when needed. While some find repetitive encounters and music tedious, the lack of forced grinding allows for a more enjoyable and fair gameplay experience, especially on normal difficulty.

    • “I played on normal mode, and feel confident in saying the game is extremely well balanced - no grinding strictly necessary as long as you're paying attention to what you're doing.”
    • “I'm usually fine grinding random encounters, but the atmosphere of the same song repeating over and over and unremarkable enemies finally put me off from continuing.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding is not needed (bad) so it doesn't become a burden (good); the game is so linear that you will have the level, skills, money, and equipment you need exactly when you need them.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a completely free experience with no ads or microtransactions, delivering polished and high-quality gameplay. While it includes a party bonus stat tree that adds some complexity, it doesn't provide significant advantages, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all players.

    • “Also considering that it's free with no ads or microtransactions of any sort (that I've found thus far), this is a hidden gem in Steam's crown!”
    • “Despite being free, it is better presented and polished than many paid games and there are no ads.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is noted for its distinct and varied environments, blending a relaxed, innocent tone with underlying deeper themes through unique characters. However, some users find repetitive music and unremarkable enemies detract from the overall experience, making certain areas feel monotonous.

    • “Every area feels like it has its own distinct atmosphere to it.”
    • “I'm usually fine grinding random encounters, but I think the atmosphere of the same song repeating over and over and unremarkable enemies finally put me off from continuing.”
    • “Their innocence, the overall relaxed atmosphere, and the lot of weird characters they meet slightly contrast with the events that let us peek into their deeper concerns and motives.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is deeply impactful, featuring a touching story conveyed through innocent perspectives. The dialogue stands out for its strong personality and emotional weight, effectively capturing a range of feelings from humor to heartbreak.

    • “It is a touching story told through the eyes of the innocent.”
    • “Their dialogue (especially in optional dialogue) is always great to hear and has a lot of personality and weight to each line, be it goofy or distraught or heartwrenchingly sad.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability, largely due to its engaging gameplay, but lacks sufficient character and story variety to strongly motivate multiple playthroughs.

    • “This, in my opinion, not only makes for an engaging playthrough but also adds replay value.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its abundant charm and humor, providing a consistently entertaining and lighthearted experience.

    • “Tons of charm and humor”
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Soma Union is a tactical role playing game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes.

Soma Union is available on PC and Windows.

Soma Union was released on November 1, 2021.

Soma Union was developed by torch60.

Soma Union has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Soma Union is a single player game.

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